Homes for sale in Oudenhof, Oegstgeest

Purchase prices in Oudenhof: more affordable than the Oegstgeest average, but not cheap

Oudenhof is one of the larger neighbourhoods in Oegstgeest, and this is reflected in the housing market. About 63% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, giving the neighbourhood a clear home-ownership character. The average WOZ value is €437,000, well below the municipal average of €563,000. That difference says something: Oudenhof offers relatively more accessibility for buyers who find Oegstgeest attractive but do not have the budget for the most expensive parts of the municipality. Over the past twelve months, 116 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €519,267, with a range of €240,000 to €1,695,000. This wide spread shows that the supply is diverse: from compact apartments to larger single-family homes with an average sold floor area of 106 m². For the current supply and asking prices, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Oudenhof from the inside: quiet streets, a busy road and plenty of green space

Living in Oudenhof feels quiet for most residents. The neighbourhood consists largely of post-war residential streets with single-family homes, interspersed with apartment complexes, mainly near the access roads. The atmosphere is subdued, and most residents are older. A reviewer on the Oudenhof neighbourhood page describes it aptly: the neighbourhoods are quiet, but the through road behaves like a racetrack for cars, motorbikes and scooters. That is something to consider if you are looking for a home on or near one of the main routes through the neighbourhood. Residents give Oudenhof an average score of 8.6 on Buurtje.nl, with notably high scores for safety (9.5) and education (9.5).

In terms of amenities, Oudenhof is reasonably self-sufficient. In and around the neighbourhood, there are primary schools that are well-regarded, and the proximity of the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and other secondary schools in the region makes the neighbourhood interesting for families. For daily shopping, you can go to the shopping centre on Lange Voort, which includes a supermarket. The green space in the neighbourhood scores an 8.5: there are several parks and public gardens, and the proximity of the Klinkenbergerplas and the dunes towards Katwijk means residents do not have to drive far for recreation in nature. The Bloemenbuurt and the Schildersbuurt are sub-areas within Oudenhof with a slightly different character, and Voscuyl and the Zeeheldenbuurt also fall under this neighbourhood.

Accessibility is good. Leiden Central Station is a few minutes' bike ride or a short bus ride away, and by train you are in The Hague or Amsterdam in 15 to 20 minutes. Bus lines connect Oudenhof directly with the centre of Leiden. By car, the A44 is quickly reachable, making the connection with the Randstad smooth. More information about living and residing in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Oegstgeest.

For whom is buying in Oudenhof a sensible choice?

Oudenhof particularly appeals to movers and seniors: the neighbourhood has many larger single-family homes and the population is on average older. For first-time buyers, buying a home in Oudenhof is difficult under €300,000, but not impossible given the lower limit of €240,000 in the sales data. Keep in mind additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers) and notary fees. Overbidding occurs, but less extreme than in the centre of Leiden. Those who are flexible or want to orient themselves first can also look at rental homes in Oudenhof as an interim solution.

Searching for owner-occupied homes in Oudenhof and the surrounding neighbourhoods

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what to expect from the area. Also compare Oudenhof with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Oud Oegstgeest, De Kwaak or Oegstgeest Noord, or view the full overview of owner-occupied homes in Oegstgeest.